‘Biggest Little Skin Cancer Screening’ Moves to RPM

The third annual Biggest Little Skin Cancer Screening returns to Reno with a new location at the Reno Public Market. The popular community event has drawn about 200 people annually to get FREE skin cancer checks from local dermatologists. Anyone is invited to attend, especially those who don’t have health insurance or can’t normally take off work to go to the doctor.

Local dermatologist Dr. Whitney Hovenic and other doctors from Skin Cancer and Dermatology Institute will provide skin checks at the event on a first-come, first-served basis. If a skin cancer or other suspicious lesion is found, a team on-site will assist individuals to get follow up care.

Previous skin check events have resulted in dozens of people getting follow-up care  and more than two dozen “likely” skin cancers found, including melanomas, the deadliest type of skin cancer.

Nevada Cancer Coalition has been active in sun safety and skin…